Sunrise Berry Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Start your day with a vibrant and nourishing Sunrise Berry Quinoa Breakfast Bowl! This recipe uses versatile cooked quinoa as a base, creating a satisfying, protein-rich alternative to typical breakfast grains. Topped with fresh berries, crunchy almonds, and healthy seeds, it's a simple yet elegant meal that aligns beautifully with a Mediterranean lifestyle. Perfect for busy mornings, especially if you have quinoa cooked ahead of time.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup (140 g) cooked quinoa warm or chilled
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) unsweetened almond milk start with 1/3 cup/80 ml for thicker; add to taste.
- 1/2 cup (75 g) mixed fresh berries blueberries, raspberries, strawberries
- 1 tbsp (9 g) chopped raw almonds
- 1½ tsp (5 g) mixed seeds chia, flax, hemp
- 1/4 tsp (1 g) ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Add cooked quinoa to a serving bowl. If cooking quinoa now, allow 15–20 minutes per package directions; this time is for quinoa only and not counted in cook time.
- Gently pour the almond milk over the quinoa base. Use less milk for a denser texture or more if you prefer it looser; stir lightly if needed to distribute.
- Artfully arrange the selection of fresh berries on top of the moistened quinoa.
- Evenly distribute the chopped raw almonds and the mixture of seeds over the berries.
- Apply a final dusting of ground cinnamon across the top for flavor and visual appeal.
- Serve promptly and enjoy.
Notes
Yields: 1 serving
- Meal Prep Tip: Cook a larger batch of quinoa at the start of the week to assemble this bowl quickly. Cooked quinoa keeps well refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Customization: Feel free to swap the almonds for walnuts or pecans, or use different combinations of berries or seeds based on availability and preference.
- Calories: Approx. 300 kcal
- Protein: Approx. 10.5 g
- Fat: Approx. 11.0 g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 0.8 g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 42.2 g
- Fiber: Approx. 9.4 g
- Sugars: Approx. 6.8 g